VITEEE 2026 Registration Open: New Exam Pattern with Negative Marking

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has started accepting applications for its engineering entrance exam, VITEEE 2026. Students who want to study B.Tech at VIT can apply online. The last date to submit the application form is March 31, 2026 . All interested students must apply through the official website, viteee.vit.ac.in .

A major change for VITEEE 2026 is the introduction of negative marking. This means marks will be deducted for wrong answers in the exam. Candidates must check all details, including eligibility rules and how to apply, before filling the form.

Key Dates for VITEEE 2026

Here are the important dates for VITEEE 2026 applications:

Event	Date
Online Application Starts	Ongoing
Last Date to Apply	March 31, 2026
Exam Date	To be announced

Important Update: Negative Marking in VITEEE 2026 Exam

For the first time, the VITEEE 2026 exam will have negative marking. This is a big change for students:

For every correct answer, students will get four marks .
For every wrong answer, one mark will be deducted.
Questions that are not answered or marked for review will get zero marks.

Students should be careful while answering questions to avoid losing marks due to incorrect responses. There are no other changes to the exam pattern for VITEEE 2026.

How to Apply for VITEEE 2026

The application process for VITEEE 2026 is fully online. Follow these steps to apply:

Step 1: Go to the official website: viteee.vit.ac.in .
Step 2: Register by providing your basic details like name, email, and phone number. Create a strong password.
Step 3: Log in using your registered email ID and password.
Step 4: Fill in the application form with all required personal and academic details.
Step 5: Choose your preferred test centers for the exam.
Step 6: Pay the application fee online using net banking, credit card, or debit card. Make sure your payment details are ready.
Step 7: Upload your scanned photograph and signature according to the sizes and formats mentioned below.
Step 8: Review all the information carefully.
Step 9: Submit the application form. It is a good idea to print a copy for your records.

Documents Needed for Application

Before you start filling the form, keep these things ready:

All your personal and academic details.
Payment details (net banking/credit card/debit card).
Scanned image of your passport-size photograph.
Scanned image of your signature.

Photo and Signature Guidelines

Make sure your photograph and signature meet these rules:

Document	Details
Photograph	Must be a color photo, taken professionally in a studio. Background should be light in color. Show your full face clearly, with both ears visible. If wearing spectacles, there should be no reflection or glare. File size must be between 20 KB and 300 KB . Image size should be 300 to 400 pixels (width) and 400 to 550 pixels (height) . Photo should not be too dark or too bright.
Signature	Sign on a white paper within a box of 6 cm (width) and 2 cm (height) . Use a dark blue or black pen for signing. File size must be between 5 KB and 150 KB . Image dimensions should be 3.2 cm (width) and 1.5 cm (height) .

Remember, the application deadline is March 31, 2026 . Apply online at viteee.vit.ac.in well before this date to avoid any last-minute issues.